Dream House | The Bharuchas’ spacious, soothing Norbrook oasis

Cherished aspirations do come to fulfilment for so many of us who apply ourselves to our dreams with a positive mental attitude, hard work, and passion for what we do, among other prerequisites.

Nariman Bharucha’s dreams have come true! He has just stepped down as the chief executive officer (CEO) of MegaMart, after being hand-picked personally by its chairman, Gassan Azan, 12 years ago. What an illuminating and gratifying experience in Jamaica for himself and his wife, Pooja, a practising energy healer and the inspiration behind their home’s design. Their return to India is only because of his ageing parents.

When it comes to ultra-fabulous residential real estate, this consequential home in one of Kingston’s most affluent addresses, Norbrook, takes its rightful place among the island’s noteworthy! This is the couple’s three-storeyed home of 5,760 square feet, bought in 2018 and extensively refurbished by 2020, with no expense spared. None!

Welcome to luxury: Four jolting bedrooms (sharing a lengthy, sizeable common entertainment balcony), each room specially designed for a grand movie theatre experience right from the bed. Their en-suite, granite bathrooms expose energising spa tubs and massage glass showers fitted with body spray jets. There is also a powder room elsewhere.

Classy, separate living and dining rooms enjoying their own private spaces lead to a patio and waterfall swimming pool entertainment deck sporting a wet bar and a barbecue grill. The professional, granite permeated kitchen (with three separate sinks), exhibits top-of-the-line appliances.

A black, granite-built stairway serves all three floors, including the basement with its fully appointed gym and full bathroom. Another bar terrace on the upper level serves another pleasure area.

Crown mouldings, floors of marble and walls of beige and off-white shades interfuse with furniture from Italy and the United States, with all the trappings that speak to good taste.

For an inspiring and beautiful architectural interior design and landscaping statement, we unhesitatingly add this dwelling to the Dream House series, without fear of contradiction.

Barry Rattray is a dream house designer and builder. Email feedback to barryrattray1@hotmail.com and lifestyle@gleanerjm.com.